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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.60, 14,621.40 and 3,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.60, 14,621.40 and 3,908.40 is: 5,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.60 : 14,621.40 = 3,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.60/14,621.40 = 3,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.60x = 14,621.40 × 3,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.60x = 57,146,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146,279.76/9,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.60

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